staffing
Dental Assistant Wages Hit $24/Hour Nationally. State-by-State Breakdown.
DA wages are up 18% in two years. Here's what you should be paying in your state and why it matters for retention.
staffing
How Much Does a Dental Hygienist Make in 2026? Salary by State and Metro
Dental hygienist pay now ranges from $45 to $60 per hour depending on location, with 76% of practices calling recruiting extremely challenging.
Knowledge Base
Salary vs % of Production: What Your Associate Contract Actually Means
The two main associate compensation models explained with real numbers - salary ranges, production percentages, and which model favors whom.
practice-economics
The 4-Day Work Week in Dentistry: What the Revenue Data Actually Shows
More dentists are trying 4-day weeks. Here's what happens to production, overhead, and take-home pay.
practice-economics
Your Front Desk Costs $48K/Year. They Should Be Generating $500K.
Your front desk is either your biggest revenue driver or your biggest leak. Here's how to measure which one.
overhead
What Percentage of Revenue Should Go to Dental Staff Wages?
The benchmark for dental staff wages is 24-28% of collections. Here is how to calculate yours and what to do if you are running over.
staffing
Dental Employee Benefits: What Package Retains Top Talent?
Replacing a hygienist costs 1.5-2x their salary. A $20,000/year benefits package delivers 2.75x ROI in avoided turnover. Here is what to offer.
Dental Practice
Employee Retention Tax Credits for Dental: Still Available
Dental practices can claim $60,000-100,000 in Employee Retention Tax Credits by December 31, 2025, requiring only a few hours of work.
Knowledge Base
You Can't Find a Hygienist. Neither Can Anyone Else. Here's the Data.
76% of practices find recruiting hygienists extremely challenging. Wages hit $45-$60/hr. Here's the compensation data and retention math.
staffing
New Year Staffing Reset: Who's Leaving in January
January is when staff quit. 30-50% more departures happen in January than other months. Here's why, who's leaving, how to predict it, and how to prepare.